178. From Street Kid to Foster Dad (with Peter Mutabazi)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's guest has such an inspirational story to share, and I strongly encourage you to read his book</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Now-Am-Known-Street-Acceptance/dp/154090198X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G7FEWSWL7NCG&keywords=now+i+am+known+peter+mutabazi&qid=1663110530&s=books&sprefix=now+i+am+known+%2Cstripbooks%2C249&sr=1-1"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now I Am Known</span></em></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Peter Mutabazi is not only a published author but is also a foster dad and has a passion for foster care which is something that I am of course drawn to.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Without giving too much away (because you really do need to read his book!), Peter reflects on his abusive, traumatic childhood and how he escaped it. He also explains what led him to where he is today, including how and why he decided to become a foster parent, and he gives advice to people who have considered becoming foster parents but are, for various reasons, afraid to pursue it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peter wraps up by discussing forgiveness and moving on from trauma. He also reflects on how he reconciles all of the pain and brokenness in the world with the existence of God. I, again, cannot recommend his book enough!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><strong>In This Episode</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:35] – I announce today's guest, Peter Mutabazi.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[01:04] – Peter gives us some background information about himself.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[01:42] – Learn a little bit about Peter's childhood.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[03:30] – Peter discusses his reasons for running away from home when he was ten.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">